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Papers that are submitted to Cabinet or committee seeking authorisation for the submission of secondary legislation to the Executive Council must follow the format set out below. Each heading must appear in the paper (write "not applicable" if the heading…

Cabinet papers on proposed overseas travel and reports on overseas travel are submitted directly to Cabinet, but do not require prior approval to go direct to Cabinet as other submissions do.  Below are templates for the two kinds of Cabinet travel papers…

Proactive release of information about management of ministerial conflicts of interest, 26 October 2017 – 30 September 2018, Explanatory note The table below is a summary of certain actions taken by Ministers during the period 26 October 2017 to 30…

Official Information Act 1982 request received on 17 Sep 2018, All papers, memos, letters and briefings relating to the New Zealand Honour System between the formation of the coalition government in 2017 and June 2018., Information being released, From…

Introduction, 1 This circular sets out the requirements agreed to by Cabinet for agencies to implement the New Zealand Business Number (the NZBN).  This circular updates and replaces CO (16) 3.  2 An agency must give effect to, or have regard to, some or…

The following template must be used for all papers requesting a priority in the annual Legislation Programme. The template indicates the headings to be used, and each heading must appear in the paper (write "not applicable" if the heading is not relevant…

Introduction, 1 This circular sets out the guidelines and requirements for Ministers and departments seeking approval of proposals with financial implications, changes to appropriations, and the authority to incur expenses. 2 This circular updates and…

On some occasions papers may not go ahead for consideration at a meeting that they have been lodged for, or a Cabinet committee might decide that a paper should not proceed. In these instances, Ministers may choose to withdraw a submission from a meeting…

The New Zealand Order of Merit, The Queen has been pleased, on the occasion of the celebration of Her Majesty’s Birthday, to make the following appointments to The New Zealand Order of Merit:, DNZM, To be Dames Companion of the said Order: Ms Catherine…

To be a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit:, HEALY, Ms Catherine Alice, For services to the rights of sex workers Ms Catherine Healy was appointed National Coordinator of the New Zealand Prostitutes Collective (NZPC) in 1989, which was a…

To be a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit:, BUSBY, Mr Hekenukumai Puhipi, ONZM, MBE, For services to Māori Mr Hekenukumai Busby is a master waka builder and accomplished carver who was appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of…

To be a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit:, BANG, Ms Elizabeth Margaret, MNZM, JP, For services to health, women and the community Ms Elizabeth Bang was CEO of Hospice Waikato from 2002 to 2012 and led the fundraising team to purchase and…

To be an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit:, ALLAN, Ms Fiona Kathryn, For services to Paralympic sport Ms Fiona Allan has been Chief Executive of Paralympics New Zealand (PNZ) since 2007, having first been appointed as Operations Manager in 2006.…

To be a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit:, AKERS, Mr Clive Alan, For services to rugby and historical research Mr Clive Akers is a leading rugby football archivist and historian in New Zealand. Over several decades Mr Akers has contributed in…

To be a Companion of the Queen’s Service Order:, COMER, Mr Leith Pirika, For services to Māori, the State and local government Mr Leith Comer was Chief Executive of Te Puni Kōkiri (TPK), the Ministry of Māori Development, from 2001 to 2013. During this…

The Queen’s Service Medal, ABEL-WILLIAMSON, Ms Martine, For services to people with disabilities Ms Martine Abel-Williamson has been an advocate, lecturer, policy advisor, and service coordinator for New Zealand’s disability sector for 22 years and has…

The New Zealand Distinguished Service Decoration, GOFTON, Captain Gabrielle Louise, For services to the New Zealand Defence Force Captain Gabrielle Gofton served as the Force Engineer Project Officer and Second-in-Command of the New Zealand Contingent…

The New Zealand Bravery Decoration, RILEY, Mr Michael Scott, Citation For an act of exceptional bravery in a situation of danger. On 8 September 2015 a man entered the McDonald’s restaurant on Main and Wakefield Streets in Upper Hutt carrying a .303 rifle…

A good Cabinet paper includes a clear statement of purpose, is based on sound information and analysis, and is well consulted across agencies, Ministers, and government parties. Good papers reflect robust policy development, and are informed by evidence…

This page sets out the requirements and processes for considering appointments (and reappointments) made by Ministers, the Governor-General on the advice of a Minister, or by the Governor-General in Executive Council. The standard process for appointments…

The Order of New Zealand, The Queen has been pleased, on the celebration of the New Year, to make the following appointment to The Order of New Zealand: ONZ To be a Member of the said Order: Ms Cassia Joy Coles (Joy Cowley), DCNZM, OBE , of Featherston.…

To be a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit:, GLAVISH, Ms Rangimarie Naida, ONZM, JP, For services to Māori and the community Ms Naida Glavish is currently employed as the Chief Advisor Tikanga Māori with the He Kāmaka Waiora, Māori Health,…

To be a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit:, CLARKE, Mr Herbert John Te Kauru, CNZM, For services to Māori and heritage preservation Mr John Clarke has held a range of roles in education and Crown agencies throughout his career and since…

To be a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit:, BASSETT, The Honourable Dr Michael Edward Rainton, QSO, JP, For services as a historian The Honourable Dr Michael Bassett is a former Member of Parliament, and an academic and historian who was…

To be an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit:, BATEUP, Mr Neil Frank, For services to agriculture and the community Mr Neil Bateup is a successful dairy farmer with a long history of service to agriculture and rural communities, particularly in the…

Back to Honours List To be a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit:, ATKINSON, Mr Barry Charles, For services to philanthropy and the community Mr Barry Atkinson is a Gisborne business-owner and has contributed philanthropically to a range of…

To be a Companion of the Queen’s Service Order:, BORROWS, The Honourable Kerry James (Chester), For services as a Member of Parliament The Honourable Chester Borrows was first elected to Parliament as the Member for the Whanganui electorate in 2005 and…

The Queen's Service Medal, ALENE-TUMATAIKI, Mrs Foumana, For services to the Niue community and education Mrs Foumana Alene-Tumataiki ran an arts and crafts group for young mothers and seniors within the Niuean community from 1994 to 1997, which was later…

EVANS, Squadron Leader Rhys Lloyd, For services to the New Zealand Defence Force Squadron Leader Rhys Evans was appointed Commander of the initial deployment of a C-130 Task Unit to the Middle East for the period June to September 2016. The New Zealand…

To be a Member of the Order of New Zealand:, COLES, Ms Cassia Joy (Joy Cowley), DCNZM, OBE, For services to New Zealand Ms Joy Cowley has been one of New Zealand’s most prolific and successful writers since the 1960s and has made a strong contribution to…

Proactive release of information about management of ministerial conflicts of interest, 1 October 2016 – 30 September 2017,  , Explanatory note, The table below is a summary of actions taken by Ministers during the period 1 October 2016 to 30 September…

This wallchart provides an easy guide to the transmission, handling, storage, and disposal of different classifications of Cabinet material. See the CabGuide for more information on the secure handling of Cabinet material .